Why Google Is Banning Ads From Predatory Lenders
The tech industry is starting to take a stand against unsavory lenders that take advantage of the poor.
Though Google is the search engine for everything, when it comes to advertising, it draws the line at certain products. You won't find ads on there for guns, tobacco, explosives, and recreational drugs. And, from July 13, you won't find them for payday loans either. Google now won't take money to advertise the quick-credit industry, responding to advocates who say it preys on personal weakness and lands people with unreasonable levels of debt.